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Clinical Negligence - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jennifer Nicholson-White is a highly regarded clinical negligence junior who has a burgeoning reputation within this area. She acts for both pursuers and defenders on a range of complex medical negligence matters. Her work covers incorrect and failure to diagnose claims, birth injury claims and negligence resulting in amputation.
Strengths
She was really excellent with the clients. She put them at ease the whole time.
I love Jenny's style in court. She is true to her own style - it is more like a discussion. It is hugely effective.
Jenny is excellent at getting back to me promptly and is very knowledgeable. She has strong empathy and understanding for my clients, and incredible attention to detail.
I have a lot of time for her and she has always been great to work with.
She is both friendly and professional and has a strong ability to deal with complex matters. Jennifer is fantastic with instructing agents, clients and experts at consultation.
Personal Injury - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jennifer Nicholson-White has a varied personal injury practice and regularly acts for both defenders and pursuers. She is noted for her expertise in claims arising from accidents at work or on the road.
Strengths
Jenny is experienced in dealing with medic-legal work and has good insight into the cases. She has a very good turnaround rate with her work.
She is very through and her manner with clients is very empathetic. Her soft skills stand out.
Jennifer is absolutely brilliant. She is really approachable, responsive and really values everyone's input in a case.
Public & Fatal Accident Inquiries - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jennifer Nicholson-White is a leading choice of junior for public inquiry work. She has experience acting on high-profile instructions. She is a popular choice of counsel for the Scottish Government Legal Directorate, having been appointed as a Standing Junior in 2022. She draws strength from her broader experience handling complex clinical negligence and personal injury claims.
Strengths
Jennifer is one of our go-to counsel to deal with challenging cases and high-priority instructions.
Jenny has been great to work with. She has provided support and advice on a range of issues, often in very short timescales.